sweet beetroot chutney

[sallyrowe]

Does anyone have a proven recipe for sweet beetroot chutney.

[ayemdee]

This is a Women's Institue recipe so should be good. I haven't tried it yet.

Makes about 5-6lb (2.2-2.7kg) Preparation & cooking time: about 2 hours 40 minutes

3lb (1.3kg) beetroot, cooked
1lb (450g) onions, chopped
2pints (1.1 litres) vinegar
1lb (450g) cooking apples, peeled and chopped
1lb (450g) seedless raisins or dates, chopped
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2lb (900g) granulated sugar

1. Peel and cut the beetroot into cubes or mash well if a smoother chutney is
preferred.
2. Place the onion in a large preserving pan, with a little of the vinegar, and cook
for a few minutes, to soften the onion. Add the apples, raisins or dates and
continue cooking untill pulpy.
3. Add the beetroot, ginger, salt and half the remaining vinegar. Simmer gently
until thick.
4. Stir in the sugar and continue cooking until thick again.
5. Pot into cooled, sterilised jars, seal with a vinegar-proof lid and label. Store
for 6-8 weeks before using.